Our society's strong emphasis on dieting and self-image can sometimes lead to eating disorders. We know that more than 5 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, most of them young women.

The anoretic operates under the astounding illusion that she can escape the flesh, and, by association, the realm of emotions.

Most women are not as young as they are painted.

Beauty' is a currency system like the gold standard. Like any economy, it is determined by politics, and in the modern age in the West is is the last, best belief system that keeps male dominance intact.

The stronger that women grow, the more prestige, fame, and money is accorded to the display professions: They are held higher and higher above the heads of rising women, for them to emulate.

Eating is not a crime. It’s not a moral issue. It’s normal. It’s enjoyable. It just is.